Launch of the Henrik Enderlein Prize for Research Excellence in the Social Sciences
The German Federal Foreign Office (AA) and the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs (MEAE), in cooperation with the Hertie School, Sciences Po, and the German and French newspapers “Handelsblatt” and “Les Echos”, are pleased to announce the launch of the Henrik Enderlein prize, created in the memory of an extraordinary scientist, a passionate European personality and also the late President of the Hertie School: Henrik Enderlein. The prize will reward European researchers for their work and contribution to the public debate.
European scholars and all those working in the European Union are invited to submit their social science research papers for the Henrik Enderlein Prize by April 20th 2022.
The 10.000 euro prize is aimed at young researchers in social sciences under 40 whose work shows scholarly excellence and a practical contribution to the future of Europe. The award ceremony will take place in Paris, in the spring of 2022.
A European prize for the legacy of Henrik Enderlein
“Henrik Enderlein contributed to shaping the future of Europe. Especially in the current international context, public debate about Europe and its future, the defence of democracy and peace are of utmost importance. I know that through this prize, young European researchers will help contribute to this debate and honour Henrik’s legacy”, Clément Beaune, French Secretary of State for European Affairs.
“Research and academic debate are essential to inform the political debate in Europe and to promote the search for a European way forward: I am pleased to announce the creation of the Henrik Enderlein prize for Research Excellence in the Social Sciences. It values the essential role of social science research and pays tribute to a leading player of the Franco-German relations and a great European”, Anna Lührmann, German Minister of State for Europe and Climate.
“The importance of a united and peaceful Europe is more important than ever. The Henrik Enderlein prize connects the legacy of Henrik Enderlein—a passionate European—with forward-looking, cutting-edge European research. The prize recognises outstanding researchers whose work sparks important academic debates and makes a practical contribution at the same time”, Cornelia Woll, President of the Hertie School.
“I am privileged to have been appointed chairperson of the selection committee for the Enderlein prize. Henrik was at the same time an innovative policy thinker and a dedicated academic. He was passionate and thorough, path-breaking and meticulous. He aimed for the highest. To award the Enderlein prize to a young researcher in social sciences is the best possible way to honour his memory”, states Jean Pisani-Ferry, economist and professor at Sciences Po and at the European University Institute.
Jean Pisani-Ferry leads the international jury
A high-calibre ten-member jury chaired by Jean Pisani-Ferry, economist and professor at the European University Institute and Sciences Po will award the prize. Other members of the jury include Adam Tooze, economic historian from Columbia University (New York), Dorit Geva, professor of sociology at Central European University, Cornelia Woll, president of the Hertie School (Berlin), Mark Hallerberg, professor of political economy at Hertie School (Berlin), Guillaume Plantin, professor of economy at Sciences Po, Teresa Stiens (Handelsblatt), Karl de Meyer (Les Echos).
Press Contacts
Pressestelle Auswärtiges Amt, +49 (0)30 5000 2056, presse@diplo.de
Ministère de l’Europe et des Affaires étrangères
+33 (0) 1 43 17 43 57, secretariat-presse.cabaeu@diplomatie.gouv.fr
Hertie School, Benjamin Stappenbeck, Director of Communications
+49 (0) 30 259 219 – 113, pressoffice@hertie-school.org
Sciences Po, Romain Becker, +33 (0) 1 45 49 50 79, media@sciencespo.fr
European scholars and all those working in the European Union are invited to submit their social science research papers for the Henrik Enderlein Prize by April 20th 2022.
The 10.000 euro prize is aimed at young researchers in social sciences under 40 whose work shows scholarly excellence and a practical contribution to the future of Europe. The award ceremony will take place in Paris, in the spring of 2022.
A European prize for the legacy of Henrik Enderlein
“Henrik Enderlein contributed to shaping the future of Europe. Especially in the current international context, public debate about Europe and its future, the defence of democracy and peace are of utmost importance. I know that through this prize, young European researchers will help contribute to this debate and honour Henrik’s legacy”, Clément Beaune, French Secretary of State for European Affairs.
“Research and academic debate are essential to inform the political debate in Europe and to promote the search for a European way forward: I am pleased to announce the creation of the Henrik Enderlein prize for Research Excellence in the Social Sciences. It values the essential role of social science research and pays tribute to a leading player of the Franco-German relations and a great European”, Anna Lührmann, German Minister of State for Europe and Climate.
“The importance of a united and peaceful Europe is more important than ever. The Henrik Enderlein prize connects the legacy of Henrik Enderlein—a passionate European—with forward-looking, cutting-edge European research. The prize recognises outstanding researchers whose work sparks important academic debates and makes a practical contribution at the same time”, Cornelia Woll, President of the Hertie School.
“I am privileged to have been appointed chairperson of the selection committee for the Enderlein prize. Henrik was at the same time an innovative policy thinker and a dedicated academic. He was passionate and thorough, path-breaking and meticulous. He aimed for the highest. To award the Enderlein prize to a young researcher in social sciences is the best possible way to honour his memory”, states Jean Pisani-Ferry, economist and professor at Sciences Po and at the European University Institute.
Jean Pisani-Ferry leads the international jury
A high-calibre ten-member jury chaired by Jean Pisani-Ferry, economist and professor at the European University Institute and Sciences Po will award the prize. Other members of the jury include Adam Tooze, economic historian from Columbia University (New York), Dorit Geva, professor of sociology at Central European University, Cornelia Woll, president of the Hertie School (Berlin), Mark Hallerberg, professor of political economy at Hertie School (Berlin), Guillaume Plantin, professor of economy at Sciences Po, Teresa Stiens (Handelsblatt), Karl de Meyer (Les Echos).
You can find more information on the submission procedure and conditions here: https://www.hertie-school.org/en/henrik-enderlein-prize
-------------Press Contacts
Pressestelle Auswärtiges Amt, +49 (0)30 5000 2056, presse@diplo.de
Ministère de l’Europe et des Affaires étrangères
+33 (0) 1 43 17 43 57, secretariat-presse.cabaeu@diplomatie.gouv.fr
Hertie School, Benjamin Stappenbeck, Director of Communications
+49 (0) 30 259 219 – 113, pressoffice@hertie-school.org
Sciences Po, Romain Becker, +33 (0) 1 45 49 50 79, media@sciencespo.fr
